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Massive drilling rig topples over on North Slope; no serious injuries reported
Video shows 165-high mast shattering as it hits the ground; DEC says it is monitoring the situation.
Jan 242 min read
High heating bills hit Haines residents after December cold snap
A recent stretch of cold weather, plus high heating oil prices, has been a recipe for budget crunch, residents say. Borough decision makers, however, disagree on what should be done.
Jan 244 min read
New lawsuit claims Alaska’s description of a proposed elections ballot measure is biased
Opponents of Ballot Measure 2 filed suit against the Alaska Division of Elections on Thursday in state court.
Jan 246 min read
Swim club athletes slice through Alaska Swimming Senior Championships’ water
Day one of meet at Juneau’s Dimond Park Aquatic Center crowns multiple champions
Jan 248 min read
JDHS hockey seniors feted with win over Homer
Crimson Bears ice Mariners to celebrate seniors final home games
Jan 243 min read
New option for UPS shipping customers in Juneau
New franchise venture inspired by past Juneau resident frustrations, according to owner.
Jan 232 min read
Lawsuit claims Alaska isn’t providing enough money for food, necessities for older foster youth
Plaintiffs say the Office of Children’s Services should pay living stipends to older youth, as it does to foster families, and youth are struggling to pay for basic items like clothing and food.
Jan 235 min read
Our salmon are vanishing — and the State of Alaska is letting it happen
Hard bycatch limits and adherence to subsistence law could help us save our salmon. Our lives depend on the science of Indigenous knowledge — and putting our right to fish above corporate profits.
Jan 233 min read
Streets to close Saturday for rally on steps of Capitol Building in Juneau
Fourth Street, between Main and Seward streets, will be closed to traffic between noon and 1 p.m. on Jan. 24 for a rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol, according to an information release from the Juneau Police Department.
Jan 231 min read
Eaglecrest board opts to fight demotion to advisory status; Assembly to give proposal initial look Monday
Mayor says willingness to fund ski area may depend on city having stronger decision-making role; city manager says costs likely to rise if her office is managing the resort.
Jan 235 min read
Hopes for federal flood help, fears of state fiscal crisis shared with Juneau’s leaders by lawmakers, lobbyists
Annual meeting of Assembly, legislative delegation, and state and federal lobbyists focuses on securing GLOF funding, skepticism about tax proposals at Alaska State Capitol.
Jan 236 min read
Peltola can’t escape talking about Trump
Last week, I expressed my displeasure with Sen. Lisa Murkowski for endorsing Sen. Dan Sullivan’s bid for reelection. That doesn’t mean I won’t criticize his most formidable opponent. If former Rep. Mary Peltola really thinks “our future depends on fixing the rigged system in D.C. that’s shutting down Alaska while politicians feather their own nest,” then she must start by speaking out against the self-dealings of President Donald Trump.
Jan 233 min read
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